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AR07 SLU

2007 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,773 mi
Last recorded155,773 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 SLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 155,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 155,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2019 152,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Outer OUTER CV BOOT GREASY

Offside Front HEAD LAMP HAS LOW OUTPUT

Offside Front Outer CV JOINT NOISY

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 152,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Outer OUTER CV BOOT GREASY

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV JOINT NOISY

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,331 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Outer CV GAITER GREASY

Offside Front Upper ENGINE STABLIZER DETEROIRATED

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER -BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 138,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 93W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

NO OIL ON DIP STICK +1 LT

Nearside Front Outer CV GAITER GREASY

Offside Front Upper ENGINE STABLIZER DETEROIRATED

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER -BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,641 miles

factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2017 122,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 108,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 91,755 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 84,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,614 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rack joint has slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres and brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres and brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 35,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,178 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AR07 SLU is a 2007 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR07 SLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR07 SLU is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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